75,951 observationsLeast Concern
Belted Kingfisher
Megaceryle alcyon
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Coraciiformes ›Family: Alcedinidae ›Genus: Megaceryle
About
The belted kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) is a large, conspicuous water kingfisher, the only member of that group commonly found in the northern United States and Canada. It is depicted on the 1986 series Canadian $5 note. All kingfishers were formerly placed in one family, Alcedinidae, but recent research suggests that this should be divided into three subfamilies.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Belted Kingfisher is Megaceryle alcyon.
- Belted Kingfisher belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Belted Kingfisher belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Belted Kingfisher belongs to the class Aves.
- Belted Kingfisher belongs to the order Coraciiformes.
- Belted Kingfisher belongs to the family Alcedinidae.
- Belted Kingfisher belongs to the genus Megaceryle.